Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.

Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.'s student population of 199 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
199 students attend Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. offer ?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. part of?
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. is part of Brainerd Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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